3 Getting Started Using LCD Icons The Cisco IP Phone 7960 provides cues about its current status on the LCD screen. Often, the icons on the screen change depending on the task you are currently performing with the Cisco IP Phone. Using the IP Phone Configuration Utility The Cisco CallManager enables you to make changes to your phone using your desktop computer and a web browser. You can use this utility to configure speed dial and change your password. You can access the Cisco CallManager through the following link: Once on this site, select the Cisco CallManager Logon Page link and you will be connected to the utility. Your logon will be the same as your computer logon. The temporary password is Tips These tips assist you in becoming more familiar with the Cisco IP Phone: When accessing the Cisco IP Phone options, note the number listed next to the option. You can simply enter this number using the dialing pad to quickly access a feature. Explore your phone by experimenting with the different functions and observing their behavior. Use the user guide for instructions or refer to online help if you are not sure what to do next. The more soft key indicates that more options are available in a particular menu. Press it to see the additional options. When making an external call, always dial 9+1+area code+number. Cisco IP Phone Model

4 How to Use the Handset, Speakerphone, and Headset You can place and answer calls with the handset, speakerphone, or a headset. These sections describe their use and how to adjust the volume of the call: Using the Handset To place and answer calls with the handset, simply lift the handset. To change from handset to speakerphone, press SPEAKER and hang up the handset. Using the Speakerphone To place and answer calls using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER. You can use the speakerphone with all Cisco IP Phone 7960 features. To change from speakerphone to handset, lift the handset. Using the Headset To place and answer calls using the headset, plug the approved headset into the back of the phone base and press HEADSET. You can use the headset with all Cisco IP Phone 7960 features. The Volume and Mute controls also adjust volume to the earpiece and mute the speech path of the headset. The headset activation key is located on the front of the phone. The Cisco IP Phone 7960 supports a four- or six-wire headset jack (Plantronics H series compatible is required. In addition to the headset, you will need to order the compatible cord- Product. No ). For information on the exact models supported, go to Adjusting the Handset, Speakerphone, and Headset Volume To adjust the volume on the handset, speakerphone, or headset: Step 1 To increase or decrease the volume of your handset, headset, or speakerphone, press the up or down volume button. The volume buttons adjust the volume for the currently active voice receiver. Step 2 To save the volume setting for future calls, press the Save soft key. Cisco IP Phone Model

5 Customizing Phone Settings You can change various settings on your Cisco IP Phone 7960 to ensure that the ringer volume, ring sound, and LCD contrast are set appropriately for you. These sections describe the changes you can make: Adjusting the Ringer Volume To change the volume used by the ringer: Step 1 Press the volume key to hear a sample ring. Step 2 While the ring plays, press the up or down volume key to adjust the volume to the desired level. Step 3 To save the ring volume setting, press the Save soft key. Changing the Ringer Sound To change the sound used by the ringer: Step 1 Press the settings button. Step 2 Select Ring Type from the Settings menu. Press the Select soft key. Step 3 Select Default Ring and press the Select soft key. Step 4 To scroll through the list of ring types, press the scroll key. Press the Play soft key to hear the selected ring type. Step 5 When you find the ring you want, press Select and then press the OK soft key. Step 6 Press the Exit soft key twice to save your selection and exit the Settings menu. Cisco IP Phone Model

6 Changing the LCD Contrast To improve the readability of the LCD, change the amount of contrast: Step 1 Press the settings button. Step 2 Select Contrast from the Settings key. menu and press the Select soft Step 3 Press the Up or Down soft keys or the volume keys to set the desired intensity of the display. Step 4 Press the OK soft key to accept your changes. Step 5 To save this contrast setting, press the Save soft key and exit the Settings menu. Making Telephone Calls Placing a Call Using a Telephone Number You can place a call with the Cisco IP Phone 7960 in any of the following ways: Lift the handset and dial the number. Press the NewCall soft key and dial the number. If using a headset, press HEADSET and dial the number. To use the speakerphone, press SPEAKER and dial the number. Enter a phone number and select the Dial soft key. If you have a speed dial list, you can select the speed dial number and select the AbbrDial soft key. Answering a Call You can answer a call using the handset, headset, or speakerphone. To use the handset, lift the handset. To use a headset, press HEADSET, and press the line button of the incoming call. Cisco IP Phone Model

7 To use the speakerphone, press the Answer soft key or the SPEAKER button. Call Waiting The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 allows you to answer an incoming call while on another line. Step 1 During an active call you will hear a beep signaling an incoming call. The incoming call will be viewable on your phone screen. You may choose not to answer the call and allow it to roll over to voic . Step 2 Press the Answer soft key and your 1st line will automatically be placed on hold. Step 3 After completing the call press Resume and you will be connected to the 1st line. Note: You may toggle between the two lines by using your up & down scroll button highlighting each call and pressing Resume. Ending a Call To end a call: If using the handset, hang up the handset or press the EndCall soft key. If using the headset, press the EndCall soft key. This method also works for all speaker modes. If using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER. Muting a Call While on a call, you can mute the handset, headset, or speakerphone, preventing the party you are speaking to from hearing what you or someone else in the room is saying. To mute a call, press MUTE. To disengage mute, press MUTE again. Cisco IP Phone Model

8 Placing a Call on Hold While on a call, you can place the call on hold, so that the caller cannot hear you and you cannot hear the caller. You can answer other calls while a call is on hold. To place a call on hold, press the Hold soft key. To return to the call, press the Resume soft key. If multiple calls are on hold, use the scroll key to select the desired call before you press Resume. If multiple calls on multiple lines are on hold, press the line button for the line to which you want to switch and use the scroll keys to select the desired call before you press Resume. Transferring a Call To transfer a call to another phone: Step 1 During a call, press the Trnsfer soft key. This places the call on hold. Step 2 Dial the number to which you want to transfer the call. Step 3 When it rings on the other end, press Trnsfer again, or when the party answers, announce the call and press Trnsfer. This will automatically disconnect you from the call. If the party refuses the call, press the Resume soft key to return to the original call. Redialing the Last Number Dialed To redial the most recently dialed number, lift the handset and press the Redial soft key. Alternatively, you can simply press Redial to activate the speakerphone or headset. To redial the most recently dialed number from a line other than your primary line, select the desired line button and then press Redial. Cisco IP Phone Model

9 Parking a Call The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 allows you to store or "park" a call at a specified number and then use any other phone in the Cisco CallManager system (for example, a phone in someone else's office or in a conference room) to retrieve the call. Call Park numbers are configured by your system administrator. Step 1 During an active call, press the more soft key until you see the Park tab. Step 2 Press Park. The display shows the number to which the call is parked. Step 3 Make a note of the Call Park number and then hang up. The call is now parked at that number, allowing you to retrieve it from another phone. Step 4 To retrieve the parked call from any phone in the Cisco CallManager system, dial the Call Park number at which the call was parked. Note You have a limited amount of time to retrieve the parked call before it disconnects. Using Call Pickup The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 allows you to answer a call that comes in on a telephone extension other than your own. When you hear an incoming call ringing on another phone, you can redirect the call to your phone using the call pickup features. Call Pickup and GroupPickup are optional features configured by the system administrator and your phone does not support these by default. You will be notified if you are placed in a Pickup group. There are two types of call pickup available on the Cisco IP Phone: Call Pickup pick up incoming calls within your own group. The appropriate call pickup number is dialed automatically when you choose this feature. Group Call Pickup pick up incoming calls within your own group or in other groups. You must know and dial the appropriated call pickup group number when using this feature. Cisco IP Phone Model

10 Picking up Calls in Your Group Call Pickup allows you to pick up incoming calls within your own group. When you activate Call Pickup, it automatically dials the calls group number associated with the line you selected on your phone. If there is a call coming in on another telephone number in that same group, the call immediately begins ringing on your line. If there is more than one incoming calls in the pickup group, then you receive the first unanswered call. If there is no unanswered call in the group when you activate Call Pickup, your phone is placed back on hook. Step 1 Press the line button and the more soft key. Step 2 Press the PickUp soft key. Step 3 Answer the incoming call that is redirected to your phone. Picking Up Calls Outside Your Group Group Call Pickup allows you to pick up incoming calls within your own group or in other groups. You must dial the appropriate call pickup group number when using this feature. If there is a call coming in on another telephone number in the call pickup group you dialed, that call immediately begins ringing on your line. If there is more than one incoming call in the pickup group, then you receive the first unanswered call. If there is no unanswered call in the group, or if you dial an invalid call pickup group number, you receive a fast busy tone. Step 1 Press the line button. Step 2 Press GPickUp soft key. Step 3 Dial the desired call pickup group number. Step 4 Answer the incoming call that is redirected to your phone. Step 5 To dial a different call pickup group number, hang up and begin again. Cisco IP Phone Model

11 Making Calls from the Directory The Cisco IP Phone 7960 maintains a directory of calls you miss, receive, and place. You can use this directory to locate numbers you want to redial. You can also use a corporate directory to quickly locate and call co-workers in your company. Viewing or Dialing Missed Calls If your phone display indicates you have missed calls, you can use the Missed Calls option on the Directory menu to view call history and call back the missed call. Step 1 Press the directories button. Step 2 Press the Select soft key to select Missed Calls from the Directory menu. The call history for missed calls is displayed on the LCD. Step 3 If desired, click the Dial soft key to speed dial a number from the missed call list. You can also pick up the handset or press the speaker button and the number will be dialed. You might need to use the EditDial soft key to add digits to the front of the number. For example, if the call was from an outside, long-distance caller, you might need to add the digits "91" to the front of the number. Step 4 Press the Exit soft key twice to exit the Directory menu. Viewing or Dialing Received and Placed Calls The Cisco IP Phone 7960 keeps a history of all calls you make and receive, including the caller ID, time, and date of the call. You can use this information to redial a party. Cisco IP Phone Model

12 Step 1 Press the directories button. Step 2 Use the scroll key to select the desired call history option: Missed Calls, Received Calls, Placed Calls. Step 3 Press the Select soft key to display the call history list. Step 4 If desired, press the Dial soft key to speed dial a number from the call history list. You can also pick up the handset or press the speaker button and the number will be dialed. You might need to use the EditDial soft key to add digits to the front of the number. For example, if the call was from an outside, long-distance caller, you might need to add the digits "91" to the front of the number. Step 5 When you are finished, press the Exit soft key twice to exit the Directory menu. Making Calls from a Corporate Directory The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 can access a directory of employee names and phone numbers. You can access a corporate directory to quickly find and call a co-worker. To access a corporate directory: Step 1 Press the directories button. Step 2 Use the scroll key to select Corporate Directory. Step 3 Press the Select soft key to display the directory search options. Step 4 Use the scroll key to select the search option: First Name, Last Name, Number. Step 5 Use the numbers corresponding to the letters on the dialing pad to enter a name or number to find in the directory and press the Search soft key. Step 6 If necessary, scroll until the desired number is highlighted. Step 7 If desired, press the Dial soft key to speed dial a number from the corporate directory. Cisco IP Phone Model

13 Using Call Forwarding The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 includes call forwarding, which allows you to redirect calls made to your telephone to another phone. This is useful if you know you will be away from your desk for several days, for example, on a business trip or a vacation. The Cisco CallManager version of the Cisco IP Phone 7960 enables you to forward all incoming calls to another number. You can forward all calls to an IP phone or non-ip phone. To forward calls: Step 1 Press the CFwdAll soft key. You should hear two beeps. Step 2 Enter the number to which you want to forward all your calls. A flashing right arrow appears in the upper-right corner of the LCD, indicating that all calls are being forwarded. The LCD also displays a message with the number to which your calls are being forwarded. If you want to forward your calls to voic , press the CFwdAll soft key and press the messages button. Note Be sure to enter the number with 9+1+area code+number if you are forwarding to an external number (if this option is available to you). To cancel forwarding of all calls, press the CFwdAll soft key. You should hear two beeps and see that the flashing arrow no longer displays in the upper-right corner of the LCD, indicating that call forwarding is not active. Making Conference Calls The Cisco IP Phone 7960 supports conference calls, enabling you to conference with 7 (seven) calling parties. Placing a Conference Call To turn a call into a conference call: Cisco IP Phone Model

14 Step 1 During a call, press the more soft key and then the Confrn soft key. This will automatically select a new line and place the other party on hold. Step 2 Place a call to another number. Step 3 When the call connects, press Confrn again to add this party to the conference call. You can repeat these steps to add parties to the conference call. Conference Call Tips To end a conference call, all but one party must hang up. Once the conference call initiator disconnects, no additional parties can be added. To place a conference call on hold, press the Hold soft key. The other parties can talk among themselves but they cannot hear you. Keep in mind when you put a call on hold, a beeping tone automatically generates every few seconds. To avoid disrupting the other callers, consider muting the call instead. To mute the call, press the MUTE button. To place a conference call on speakerphone, press SPEAKER. Press MUTE to mute the speakerphone. The conference parties cannot hear you but you can hear them. If you are using the Cisco CallManager version of the phone, press the Trnsfer soft key to transfer a conference call to another person. Dial the number to which you want to transfer the call and then press Trnsfer again. All parties will be transferred. Cisco IP Phone Model

15 Configuring Speed Dial Buttons Step 1 Using a web browser on your desktop computer, log in to the Cisco CallManager utility by going to and selecting the Cisco CallManager link. This will automatically take you to the Log on screen. Step 2 Log in using your first initial and last name, i.e., cfox (for Catherine Fox). Your temporary password is (It is recommended that you change this for security reasons.) Cisco IP Phone Model

17 Step 4 Enter the phone numbers and display text you want to associate with your speed dial buttons. Remember to enter external numbers in the 9+1+area code+number format. Step 5 When you are done, click Update to store your settings, or to restore your previous settings, click Cancel before clicking Update. Step 6 Print a copy of your Speed Dial list. Click Log off to exit. Note Be sure to enter the numbers exactly as you would if you were to call that number. For example, include an access code such as "9+1+area code for external numbers. Using Speed Dial to Make Calls Step 1 Using the keypad, press the Speed Dial number you want to dial. Step 2 Select the AbbrDial soft key. The number being called will be displayed on your LCD screen. Cisco IP Phone Model

18 Unity Voic Unity is the voic package that was selected for the Cisco IP Phone You may access Unity in the following two ways: Internally Press the messages button on your phone. Externally- Dial Your default password is #. For security reasons, you must change your password as soon as possible. Your password has to be a minimum of 4 digits. o You cannot use: Digits that are the same, i.e Digits that are sequential, i.e Digits that are the same as your extension Digits that spell your name. Your ID (if requested by the system) is the same as your extension number. Setting Up Your Voic Internally Step 1 Press the messages button on your phone and follow the voice instructions. Step 2 Listen to the menu and follow the voice instructions. Remotely Step 1 Dial Step 2 Press the * (asterisk) button when Unity answers. Step 3 Enter the ID (your extension number, then press # (pound sign button) Step 4 Listen to the menu and follow the voice instructions. Cisco IP Phone Model

22 Reply to a Message You can reply by phone only to messages from other people in the same voic system (e.g. from people on the Saddleback or Irvine campuses or in the District office). You cannot reply to messages from people who call in from other locations (e.g. vendors). Cisco IP Phone Model

23 Forward a Message You can forward a message as is, or record an introduction that plays before the forwarded message. When addressing a message, press the # key twice (# #) to switch between spelling mode (name of person) and number mode (their extension). You can forward messages from other people in the same voic system (e.g. from people on the Saddleback or Irvine campuses or in the District office). You cannot forward messages from people who call in from other locations (e.g. vendors). Cisco IP Phone Model

26 Playback Volume of Message As you listen to a message by phone, you can adjust the volume of the message. The change does not affect the playback volume of other messages. You cannot adjust recording volume or the playback volume of greetings Cisco IP Phone Model

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